So Much to Update so little time Sept. 30

Yes, I know it's been awhile since last I wrote. Blue phase is very, very busy.

Last week was all ARM (advanced Rifle Marksmanship) training, which involves shooting while standing, turning and shooting, barricade fire from various positions and enjoying moving targets out to 300m from a barricade. We also underwent an experimental ARM qualification which was ridiculously easy. Also had a night fire exercise using targeting lasers and night vision. Cool stuff.

The next two weeks are all tactics, we're learning a lot very quickly and getting field time too. Monday and Tuesday were spent in the field learning technique for running in a buddy team from cover to cover while under fire. Involved a lot of running, stopping and dropping. Tiring but fun.

This morning our 8 mile ruck, which was ridiculously easy. I actually led the platoon back after the turnaround point. Also had platoon photos today.

Tomorrow its back to the field for 2 days, this time to learn fire team and squad tactics. Blanks and machine guns will also be incorporated, which will be much more fun than yelling "Bang, Bang, Bang" like last time.

Saturday we are apparently going back to 30th AG to be fitted for our dress uniforms.

Friday night we've got some concert thing we're going to, don't know anything about it thought yet.

Monday is PT test, and a big one since the grade to pass goes to 60% .

All I know about next week is it's more tactics, with a buddy team, live fire exercise, a 4 man team moving down a range from cover to cover shooting at targets with live ammo.

Will try to write again Friday night or Saturday, this is all I have time for now.